Medical errors are the third most common cause of death for Americans. Each year, nearly 400,000 people die as a result of errors made by trained medical professionals. With heart disease and cancer taking the first and second spots on this grim list, it’s a statistic that may be underreported. Below are the common and deadly
Words like negligence, torts, and personal injury are often tossed around after an accident or injury, but many people are confused about what these words actually mean and, more importantly, how these words impact liability or the ability to collect money damages. Torts are basically civil wrongs that allow the victim of the wrongdoing to
Medicare fraud is a problem not only for the government and taxpayers, but for individual patients as well. What is Medicare fraud? Medicare fraud presents in many ways. Doctors may prescribe unnecessary medication or have patients undergo unnecessary surgery in order to over bill Medicare. Medicare fraud lawyers can help patients pursue damages from doctors
Chiropractic malpractice can cause serious spinal injuries or even death. Chiropractors owe their patients a duty of care to follow established medical standards and norms. If they fail to do so and injure patients, then they may be liable for the harms they caused. Millions of people see a chiropractor every year for help treating
Paresthesia refers to sensations associated with a “numb” feeling in an area of the body. For some people, paresthesia can mean a complete loss of feeling in that area of the body; for others, paresthesia brings on a tingling or “pins and needles” sensation. What Is Paresthesia? Paresthesia is the feeling of numbness, tingling, or “pins
Medical malpractice – one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits – occurs any time a doctor, hospital, mental health care professional, or other health care provider fails to provide adequate medical care. Mental health malpractice often involves allegations that a mental health professional could have avoided or minimized a situation if he
Home health care negligence can cause patients serious injuries, or even death. Home health care providers owe patients a duty of care to act as a reasonably prudent worker under the circumstances. This duty includes the obligation to follow widely accepted standards of medical care and the law. Additionally, home health care agencies must act
Signs of nursing home neglect can be easy to overlook at first, but families who recognize the red flags early have a better chance of protecting their loved ones before serious harm occurs. When you trust a facility to care for an aging parent or family member, you expect compassion, respect, and reliable care. If
What happens if a doctor makes a mistake? Victims may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim against the negligent doctor or hospital. They may be eligible to receive a financial award to compensate them for the emotional and monetary costs of the injury. An Illinois medical malpractice lawyer may be able to help
Victims of cataract surgery negligence may experience loss of vision, blindness, or other serious complications. Those with valid cataract surgery malpractice claims may be able to obtain compensation for their losses. Compensation may include money award for economic and noneconomic damages. In rare cases, punitive damages may be appropriate. Cataract Surgery Negligence Can Cause Blindness
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